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‘It’s so weird’: the TV show about a woman who turns into a chicken nugget

Netflix’s new South Korean drama might be the oddest thing available to watch right now. It’s like The Fly, but with fast food – plus budget production values. And yet it’s unexpectedly moving…

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Actor Oh Yeong-Su Found Guilty Of Sexual Misconduct Charges

Oh Yeong-su, 'Squid Game' actor, found guilty of sexual misconduct in South Korea. Case sparks discussions on accountability in the entertainment industry.

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Squid Game actor O Yeong-Su convicted of sexual harassment

The South Korean actor, 79, played Oh Il-nam in the hit Netflix series

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South Korea to China: Why is East Asia producing so few babies?

The reasons are complex — the consequences more straightforward: An ageing population and deepening labour shortage.

Al Jazeera

Blinken To Visit South Korea, Attend Democracy Summit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's upcoming visit to South Korea for the Summit for Democracy underscores commitment to global democracy and regional...

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Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' To Premiere Early In South Korea

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' premieres in South Korea, featuring Robert Pattinson in a sci-fi thriller based on Edward Ashton's novel, promising a unique cin...

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Hyundai And Kia To Recall 170,000 Evs In South Korea

Hyundai and Kia recall 170,000 EVs in South Korea due to software issue affecting battery management system, prioritizing customer safety and quality maint...

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South Korea Scientists Promote 'Beef Rice' As Future Protein Source

Discover the innovative 'beef rice' - a sustainable protein source revolutionizing food technology with efficient resource utilization.

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Korean Film 'Exhuma' Breaks Box Office Records With Chilling Storyline

'Exhuma' is a gripping South Korean film exploring shamanistic rituals and buried traumas, featuring renowned actors and directed by Jang Jae-hyun.

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Bank Of Korea Cautious In Final Inflation Fight Stage

Bank of Korea's cautious approach in addressing inflation to ensure stability and growth in South Korea's economy.

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Bong Joon-Ho's 'Mickey 17' To Premiere In South Korea

South Korean audiences will enjoy an early screening of 'Mickey 17,' a sci-fi film by Bong Joon-ho starring Robert Pattinson, before its global release.

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South Korea Pension Fund Supports 'Korea Discount' Fix

The South Korea National Pension Service supports government efforts to address the 'Korea discount' in financial markets, aiming to boost competitiveness ...

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San Diego Padres Acquire Dylan Cease In Trade

The San Diego Padres acquire Dylan Cease from the White Sox, enhancing their pitching rotation. Exciting MLB season opener in Seoul, South Korea against th...

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South Korean Missionary Detained In Russia On Espionage Allegation

South Korean missionary detained in Russia on espionage suspicions, sparking diplomatic efforts for release.

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Korean Series 'Pleasant Outcast' To Debut At Canneseries

Explore the Korean series 'Pleasant Outcast' and its companion film 'Concrete Utopia,' both based on a popular webtoon, promising gripping narratives and t...

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Birdwatch: rare black-faced spoonbill turns up in Hong Kong wetland

Soon it will head back north to the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea where it can breed undisturbed

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Jennie Kim's 'One Of The Girls' Climbs Billboard Hot 100

Jennie Kim's 'One of the Girls' makes waves on Billboard charts, setting new milestones for South Korean solo artists.

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South Korea-US Relations Unaffected By November Election, Official Confirms

South Korea reaffirms unwavering commitment to strong ties with the US, emphasizing shared values and cooperation despite election uncertainties.

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South Korea's Land Minister Cautious On Aging Population's Impact

South Korea's land minister expresses concerns about real estate market impact of aging population and emphasizes the need for proactive measures to addres...

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South Korea Medical Crisis: Doctors' Resignation Threat

South Korea's healthcare crisis deepens as junior doctors strike over increased medical school admissions, risking service quality and patient care.

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Korean Action Drama 'A Shop For Killers' Breaks Records

Explore the latest in Asian cinema with top-viewed series, upcoming horror film, and award-winning films from the Osaka Asian Film Festival.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea doctors’ strike: government moves to suspend thousands of medical licences

Almost 12,000 doctors have walked out over planned changes, as the country’s health ministry denies services have descended into chaos

Al Jazeera

Russia detains South Korean in country’s east on suspicion of spying

Baek Won-soon was detained in Vladivostok earlier this year – the latest foreign national to be imprisoned in Russia.

International Business Times

S. Korea Starts Procedures To Suspend Licences Of 4,900 Striking Doctors

South Korea said Monday it had started procedures to suspend the medical licences of 4,900 junior doctors who have resigned and stopped working to protest government medical training reforms, causing healthcare chaos.

The Guardian - UK

Do Ho Suh: Tracing Time review – an extraordinarily beautiful search for home

Is home a building, a place or a feeling, asks the Korean artist in an amazingly varied show of works on paper, film and those you can just drift through…

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